Nebraska
SHSP Key Components
Lead Agency:
Nebraska Department of Transportation
Time Period Plan Covers:
-
Plan's Goals:
Reduce traffic fatalities per 100 million VMT from 1.122 (2016-2020 average fatality rate) to 0.90 fatalities by December 31, 2026. The State’s ultimate goal is toward zero deaths.
Emphasis Areas
EA Type:
Behavioral
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual unbelted fatalities needs to be reduced by 16. The number of unbelted serious injuries needs to be reduced by 99 per year.
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Enforcement/Adjudication
Periodic Statewide Enforcement Operations
Demonstration Units
Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
Primary Seat Belt Law
Child Passenger Protection Program
Education
Multi-Media Belt Use Campaign
EA Type:
Behavioral
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual fatalities involving alcohol or drug impairment needs to be reduced by 9. The number of serious injuries in crashes involving alcohol or drug impairment needs to be reduced by 41 per year.
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Enforcement/Adjudication
Periodic Statewide Enforcement Operations
Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints
Underage Alcohol Enforcement Operations
Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
Open Container and Repeat Offender Laws
Administrative License Revocation Law
0.08 BAC and Zero Tolerance Laws
Education
Judicial and Prosecution Training
Drug Recognition Expert Training
Alcohol Server/Seller Training
EA Type:
Infrastructure
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual fatalities at intersections needs to be reduced by 10. The number of serious injuries at intersections needs to be reduced by 123 per year
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Enforcement/Adjudication
Red Light Running Enforcement Campaigns
Engineering
Roundabouts
Advance Warning Detection
Enhance Signing And Post Reflective Sheeting
Restricted Crossing U-Turns
Education
Educational Materials On Intersection Traffic Control Devices
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual non-motorist fatalities needs to be reduced by 2. The number of nonmotorist serious injuries needs to be reduced by 18 per year.
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Engineering
High Visibility Crosswalk Markings
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Roundabouts
Road Diets
ADA Ramps & Curb Extensions
Crosswalk Overhead Lighting
EA Type:
Vulnerable Users
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual traffic fatalities involving an older driver needs to be reduced by 6. The number of serious injuries from crashes involving older drivers needs to be reduced by 48 per year.
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Engineering
Roundabouts
Advance Warning Detection
Wider Pavement Markings
Larger Signs and Signal Heads
Restricted Crossing U-Turns
Edgeline and Centerline Rumble Strips
Median Barriers
Beveled Edge
EA Type:
Infrastructure
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual roadway/lane departure fatalities needs to be reduced by 16. The number of roadway/lane departure serious injuries needs to be reduced by 98 per year.
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Engineering
Edgeline and Centerline Rumble Strips
Beveled Edge
Add/Widen Surface Shoulders
Widen Pavement Markings
Median Barrier
Curve Signing
EA Type:
Vulnerable Users
Goals:
- To achieve Nebraska’s fatality and serious injury goals, the number of annual traffic fatalities involving a young driver needs to be reduced by 5. The number of serious injuries from crashes involving young drivers needs to be reduced by 55 per year.
Objectives:
The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.
Enforcement/Adjudication
Underage Alcohol Enforcement Operations
Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
Underage Drinking Tip Line
Teens in the Driver’s Seat Program
Driver’s Licensing
.08 BAC and Zero Tolerance Laws